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21. Synonym of the word FRABJOUS is: __________?

  • A. Wonderful
  • B. Surprising
  • C. Blithe
  • D. Gusto

Explanation: Frabjous is a playful or invented word meaning wonderful, delightful, or excellent. Wonderful is therefore the closest option.

Correct answer: Wonderful

22. What is a word similar to scarcely?

  • A. barely
  • B. certainly
  • C. completely
  • D. surely

Explanation: Scarcely means only just or almost not, which is equivalent to barely. Certainly and surely express confidence, not limited occurrence.

Correct answer: barely

23. What is the synonym of Placate?

  • A. Rouse
  • B. Harass
  • C. Pacify
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: To placate someone is to calm or satisfy them, especially after they are angry, so pacify is the synonym. Rouse means to excite or awaken and is nearly the opposite in context.

Correct answer: Pacify

24. Synonym of Feral is ______________?

  • A. Wild
  • B. Tame
  • C. Tamed
  • D. None

Explanation: Feral describes a wild animal, especially one that was once domesticated but has returned to the wild. Therefore, wild is its synonym, while tame is its opposite.

Correct answer: Wild

25. Synonym of Garish is: _________?

  • A. Confused
  • B. Gaudy
  • C. Unusual
  • D. Exciting

Explanation: Garish means excessively bright, showy, or tasteless, making “gaudy” its closest synonym. “Exciting” may be positive, whereas garish usually carries a negative judgment.

Correct answer: Gaudy

26. Synonym of Infuriate is : ___________?

  • A. Threaten
  • B. Enrage
  • C. Burn
  • D. Disgrace

Explanation: To infuriate someone is to make that person extremely angry, so “enrage” is the direct synonym. Threaten, burn, and disgrace describe different actions.

Correct answer: Enrage

27. Synonym of Notorious is _______?

  • A. Fervour
  • B. Flagrant
  • C. Finesse
  • D. Festive

Explanation: Notorious means widely known for something bad, while flagrant means conspicuously offensive or wrong and can serve as its closest option here. Fervour, finesse, and festive have unrelated meanings.

Correct answer: Flagrant

28. Which of the following is a synonym for "riven by"?

  • A. United by
  • B. Strengthened by
  • C. Split by
  • D. Supported by

Explanation: “Riven by” means divided or torn apart by something, so “split by” is the closest synonym. United and strengthened express the opposite idea.

Correct answer: Split by

29. What is the nearest meaning of the word "protracted"?

  • A. Brief
  • B. Lengthy or prolonged
  • C. Intense
  • D. Rapid

Explanation: Protracted means continued for an unusually long time, so lengthy or prolonged is the correct meaning. Brief and rapid express the opposite idea.

Correct answer: Lengthy or prolonged

30. What is the nearest meaning of the word "wryly"?

  • A. Happily
  • B. Sarcastically
  • C. Seriously
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Wryly describes a dry, ironic, or mildly sarcastic manner, often showing amusement mixed with criticism. Happily and seriously do not convey this ironic tone.

Correct answer: Sarcastically